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WL54 MBY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 MBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,956 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,458 miles

Rear silencer exhaust bracket broken but system stillwellsupported

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,739 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,908 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,331 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WL54 MBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL54 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL54 MBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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